investigate

Meanings

• Verb

  To conduct a systematic inquiry or examinations in order to explore the facts and reasons of an incident or problem.

• Verb

  To search for or look for something carefully and thoroughly.

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Pronunciation

1. [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

underseek

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with investigate
contemplate , introspect , relate

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Variants

List of all variants of investigate that leads to same result
investigate , investigated , investigates , investigating , investigation , investigations , investigative , investigatory

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Forms

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investigated, investigating, investigator

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Etymology

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The word 'investigate' comes from the Latin word 'investigare', which means to examine, to scrutinize, or to inspect.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'investigate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only letters that appear in the word 'investigate' is 'stingy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inquiry: A systematic investigation into a question or problem.

2. Research: A systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

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Culture

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The term 'investigate' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in mystery and detective novels. It is also a common term in scientific research and journalism.

How to Memorize "investigate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a detective investigating a crime scene. He is carefully examining each piece of evidence to gather information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'investigate' with the image of a magnifying glass, which is often used to examine small details.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-V-E-S-T-I-G-A-T-E to remember the meaning: 'I'nspect, 'N'otice, 'V'isualize, 'E'xamine, 'S'earch, 'T'rack, 'I'dentify, 'G'ather, and 'A'nalyze.

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